eVox Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 Picked up a little piece of metal from the georgia DMV. It says historic on it (Ha). And so ends the 19 month journey of building a locost-I guess now it is call 'modifying' instead of 'building'. http://dl-client.getdropbox.com/u/75436/locostUSAforums/finished/IMAG0555.jpg http://dl-client.getdropbox.com/u/75436/locostUSAforums/finished/IMAG0556.jpg http://dl-client.getdropbox.com/u/75436/locostUSAforums/finished/IMAG0559.jpg http://dl-client.getdropbox.com/u/75436/locostUSAforums/finished/IMAG0563.jpg Many thanks Rob (solder_guy) for his advice/assistance/help/support/gifts. I followed his path to get the tag. It was not hard at all. I finally feel like my account on this forum is finally truely valid. I cannot wait to go on some blats! Some stats: Locost frame 2.4L 22RE engine 4.10:1 LSD supra diff 5 speed w58 toyota trans QA1 proma star single adjustable shocks Toyo 225/50/R14 R888 tires It still has some work to be truely 'streetable' but it runs, drives, and is legal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11Budlite Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 Congrats Andrew, that's great news. Enjoy!! :7fume: Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locost 5.0 Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 Very nice! It's a good feeling to get the registration done! Rod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian7 Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 :hurray: the more 7's on the road, the better... just gotta ask though, top photo, a trailer hitch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxologist Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 congrats. happy motoring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slngsht Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 :hurray: the more 7's on the road, the better... just gotta ask though, top photo, a trailer hitch? I thought about putting one on mine. mostly for towing a tire trailer. Then I thought " you know, if my tow vehicle breaks down..." :jester: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slomove Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 I thought about putting one on mine. mostly for towing a tire trailer........ No need for a stinking trailer :jester: .....(although I must admit this was an emergency solution to get to a track day when my tow car broke down) I have seen more professional solutions for this purpose. http://www.usa7s.net/ASPNETFORUM/upload/1432883545_TireRack1.jpg http://www.usa7s.net/ASPNETFORUM/upload/1566671557_ShishKebab.jpg http://www.usa7s.net/ASPNETFORUM/upload/1604647917_TireRack2.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian7 Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 OMG !! how'd it handle on the way to the track ? kinda curious about the "lighbulb" moment that preceeded that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solder_guy Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 Congratulations Andrew! :hurray: I was talking about my journey to get my tag from the Georgia DMV and how you were proceeding too. I am so glad it worked out .. Grill looks great on your nose cone .. I like the trailer hitch .. and the tow points on both the front and rear ends! Now I gotta get off my arse and finish my Rotus restoration! Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eVox Posted March 22, 2009 Author Share Posted March 22, 2009 Newer pictures. The dash has since been painted too! http://www.gatechlocost.com/wordpress/wp-content/gallery/2-17-09-kisskiss/IMG_1755.jpg http://www.gatechlocost.com/wordpress/wp-content/gallery/2-17-09-kisskiss/1_s.jpg http://www.gatechlocost.com/wordpress/wp-content/gallery/2-17-09/IMG_1645.jpg http://www.gatechlocost.com/wordpress/wp-content/gallery/3-6-09/IMG_1910.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eVox Posted March 22, 2009 Author Share Posted March 22, 2009 4 picture/post limit? http://www.gatechlocost.com/wordpress/wp-content/gallery/3-6-09/IMG_2083.jpg http://www.gatechlocost.com/wordpress/wp-content/gallery/3-6-09/IMG_2118.jpg very important reminder while drifting http://www.gatechlocost.com/wordpress/wp-content/gallery/3-6-09/100_0375.JPG http://www.gatechlocost.com/wordpress/wp-content/gallery/3-6-09/IMG_1907.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eVox Posted March 22, 2009 Author Share Posted March 22, 2009 http://www.gatechlocost.com/wordpress/wp-content/gallery/3-6-09/IMG_1948.jpg The abe lincoln is holding a boombox on the hood, and that is mario on the back. So far, I've gone on two late night blats (about the only time Atlanta streets are clear...) and had tons of fun. I have also done a drifting event (just go try it!!!) and an auto-x test and tune, and a few car meets (at the Varsity). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slngsht Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Sweet. that hood cutout looks like alot of work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobDrye Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 You have joined an elite group of men that built their own car. Welcome to that group! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Congrats on completing the project and reaping the benefits of actually driving/racing it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondo Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 nicely done! I like the hood cut out too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDingo8MyBaby Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Nicely done! It looks better than many factory built cars. With the 4x114.3 bolt pattern, you have massive amount of aftermarket wheels at your disposal. Is there a reason you chose the 22RE/w58 as opposed to 4ag/t50? I was also suprised to hear you're using a supra rear end - those things are huge! What knuckles/rack are you using? There are a few tricks you can do to get a bit more steering angle out of the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eVox Posted March 23, 2009 Author Share Posted March 23, 2009 Thanks for the compliments. It was well worth the effort. I am really happy with the hood. The cutout as a whole didnt take too long (a few days work?)...just lots of test fitting and hammering over rounded wooden blocks. I'm a little backwards. I got my donor car (free) before I decided to build the locost. So that defined the 22RE/w58. I like the torque and reliability. We'll see how hard it is to get more of the first though. The supra rear end is sort of a hack job to get a cheap junkyard LSD in there (it uses only 4 of 8 bolt holes, and puts the axles at some bad angles). The mounts are designed for the smaller celica rear end. Eventually I will put ae86 corolla GTS insides into my celica diff, or just build up a new unit with an aftermarket LSD. It has the celica diff in it now, and I dont like the 3.8:1 ratio, 1-wheel burnouts, or metal-on-metal noise. $$ issue for now (but the supra diff can still go in for drift days, etc). The rack is a triumph spitfire rack. The knuckles are modified mcphereson struts from the celica, swapped side to side to give front steer instead of rear steer. There is quite a bit of anti-ackerman at full lock that I'd love to get rid of, and more steering angle couldn't hurt! time to go exercise her before bed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solder_guy Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Awesome! Looks all ready for the GT Auto show! Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxologist Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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